Peor infraestructura: Mississippi — Clasificaciones 2026

Out of 484 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in Mississippi, these areas face the highest estimated risk of water pipe failure based on infrastructure age, funding gaps, and violation history.

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	484
Highest risk	74%
Median risk	35%
Average risk	35%
State	Mississippi

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	39210	Jackson	MS	74%	Very High	66/100
2	39202	Jackson	MS	62%	Very High	60/100
3	39213	Jackson	MS	60%	High	55/100
4	39203	Jackson	MS	59%	High	65/100
5	38614	Clarksdale	MS	58%	High	68/100
6	39204	Jackson	MS	58%	High	60/100
7	39206	Jackson	MS	58%	High	55/100
8	39209	Jackson	MS	58%	High	55/100
9	39216	Jackson	MS	57%	High	60/100
10	38963	Tutwiler	MS	56%	High	68/100
11	39212	Jackson	MS	56%	High	55/100
12	38772	Scott	MS	55%	High	89/100
13	39211	Jackson	MS	55%	High	50/100
14	39406	Hattiesburg	MS	54%	High	71/100
15	38723	Avon	MS	52%	High	73/100
16	39477	Sandersville	MS	51%	High	85/100
17	38646	Marks	MS	50%	High	75/100
18	38725	Benoit	MS	50%	High	79/100
19	39193	Whitfield	MS	50%	High	89/100
20	38721	Anguilla	MS	49%	High	69/100
21	39115	Midnight	MS	49%	High	66/100
22	39201	Jackson	MS	49%	High	55/100
23	39120	Natchez	MS	48%	High	81/100
24	39567	Pascagoula	MS	48%	High	73/100
25	38701	Greenville	MS	47%	High	78/100
26	38703	Greenville	MS	47%	High	73/100
27	38730	Boyle	MS	47%	High	80/100
28	38760	Metcalfe	MS	47%	High	94/100
29	38767	Rena Lara	MS	47%	High	89/100
30	39352	Porterville	MS	47%	High	98/100
31	38643	Lambert	MS	46%	High	88/100
32	38762	Mound Bayou	MS	46%	High	89/100
33	38774	Shelby	MS	46%	High	94/100
34	38967	Winona	MS	46%	High	97/100
35	39153	Raleigh	MS	46%	High	75/100
36	39162	Satartia	MS	46%	High	86/100
37	39401	Hattiesburg	MS	46%	High	52/100
38	39440	Laurel	MS	46%	High	73/100
39	39563	Moss Point	MS	46%	High	73/100
40	39581	Pascagoula	MS	46%	High	73/100
41	39668	Union Church	MS	46%	High	93/100
42	38751	Indianola	MS	45%	High	86/100
43	38753	Inverness	MS	45%	High	94/100
44	38878	Vardaman	MS	45%	High	53/100
45	38921	Charleston	MS	45%	High	76/100
46	39307	Meridian	MS	45%	High	74/100
47	39363	Stonewall	MS	45%	High	88/100
48	39461	Neely	MS	45%	High	93/100
49	39630	Bude	MS	45%	High	89/100
50	38738	Parchman	MS	44%	High	85/100
51	38746	Gunnison	MS	44%	High	77/100
52	38771	Ruleville	MS	44%	High	89/100
53	39367	Waynesboro	MS	44%	High	85/100
54	38623	Darling	MS	43%	High	94/100
55	39078	Georgetown	MS	43%	High	65/100
56	39159	Rolling Fork	MS	43%	High	79/100
57	39332	Hickory	MS	43%	High	87/100
58	39652	Magnolia	MS	43%	High	83/100
59	39654	Monticello	MS	43%	High	77/100
60	39769	Sturgis	MS	43%	High	93/100
61	38622	Crowder	MS	42%	High	94/100
62	38732	Cleveland	MS	42%	High	84/100
63	38737	Drew	MS	42%	High	86/100
64	38804	Tupelo	MS	42%	High	77/100
65	38843	Fulton	MS	42%	High	98/100
66	38851	Houston	MS	42%	High	71/100
67	38876	Tremont	MS	42%	High	98/100
68	38915	Bruce	MS	42%	High	80/100
69	38916	Calhoun City	MS	42%	High	81/100
70	38922	Coffeeville	MS	42%	High	93/100
71	38950	Philipp	MS	42%	High	93/100
72	39041	Bolton	MS	42%	High	89/100
73	39073	Florence	MS	42%	High	65/100
74	39111	Magee	MS	42%	High	63/100
75	39180	Vicksburg	MS	42%	High	74/100
76	39301	Meridian	MS	42%	High	74/100
77	39648	Mccomb	MS	42%	High	82/100
78	39653	Meadville	MS	42%	High	93/100
79	39730	Aberdeen	MS	42%	High	81/100
80	39747	Kilmichael	MS	42%	High	98/100
81	38603	Ashland	MS	41%	High	94/100
82	38674	Tiplersville	MS	41%	High	85/100
83	38720	Alligator	MS	41%	High	89/100
84	38756	Leland	MS	41%	High	83/100
85	38759	Merigold	MS	41%	High	89/100
86	38761	Moorhead	MS	41%	High	87/100
87	38768	Rome	MS	41%	High	93/100
88	38901	Grenada	MS	41%	High	76/100
89	38924	Cruger	MS	41%	High	94/100
90	38965	Water Valley	MS	41%	High	85/100
91	39038	Belzoni	MS	41%	High	78/100
92	39062	D Lo	MS	41%	High	65/100
93	39067	Ethel	MS	41%	High	92/100
94	39071	Flora	MS	41%	High	83/100
95	39183	Vicksburg	MS	41%	High	79/100
96	39192	West	MS	41%	High	85/100
97	39631	Centreville	MS	41%	High	72/100
98	39638	Gloster	MS	41%	High	79/100
99	39645	Liberty	MS	41%	High	81/100
100	39701	Columbus	MS	41%	High	60/100

Methodology

Infrastructure risk rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey (DWINS 2023) — state-level 20-year funding gap per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980, when lead solder and galvanized pipes were common; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and 90th percentile lead testing results. The combined score is normalized to a 0-100% probability scale.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pipe failure probability mean?

Pipe failure probability estimates the likelihood of water main breaks, lead contamination from corroded pipes, or service disruptions based on infrastructure age, state funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. It is not a prediction of imminent failure, but a risk assessment based on known factors.

How is infrastructure risk calculated?

The risk score combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure funding gap per capita (from EPA DWINS 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system violation and enforcement history (EPA SDWIS), and lead exposure indicators (service line probability and testing results).

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Test your tap water annually, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. Consider a whole-house water filter (NSF/ANSI 53 certified). Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high risk mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure risk indicates long-term vulnerability, not current contamination. However, areas with aging pipes and high violation counts have a statistically higher chance of water quality issues. Regular testing is the best way to verify your water safety.